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  1. Neil1454

    Inkbird 308 probe question.

    Hi I have an Inkbird 308 wifi setup. I decided to swap out the default smaller probe for the longer one that I could insert into the wort for more accurate measurements assuming at the time it would be a be a good idea to take this approach. I'm finding using the longer probe that the swinging...
  2. Neil1454

    Pilsner

    Hi, I want to have a go at doing a Pilsner from the bible (page 90). It states that fermentation is 12C. Conditioning is weeks at 3C. Does this mean that after fermentation has finished to leave the fermentor "as is" and drop the temp to 3C? Or does it mean to bottle/keg add sugar. Leave for...
  3. Neil1454

    Flame out hop addition

    Hi If a recipe says to add Hops at flame out but does not specify a time they hops need to sit for and also no temperature. I know some recipes need 60min steep of hops at flame out. But for most recipes wouldn't be needed. What should I do ?
  4. Neil1454

    mash in grain resting

    Hi, Newbie question... When mashing in and all mixed in. Is it better to let the grain sit for 10 mins before recirculation is started or does it not matter ?
  5. Neil1454

    doom bar clone. hop stand question

    Hi, I'm doing a clone of Doom Bar and it says about the hop stand being for recommended 60 mins. Would I need to cool the wort first or lights out and leave for 60 mins? Here are the instructions... Beer Style (main): British Ales Beer Style (sub): Ordinary Bitter Batch Size: 23L Original...
  6. Neil1454

    Fermentation fridge setup

    Hi, So I'm still undecided if I should install fans inside the fridge to prevent hotspots. I have a 45watt tube heater that I will install in the base of the larder fridge. I will use the glass shelf as it will only take about 20 % of the load that's sat on it and there is fair clearance...
  7. Neil1454

    Fermentation bucket

    Hi, I'm looking for a fermentation bucket that is of decent quality and looking for suggestions please. 30L in size The ones I've used seem to leak allot of air. Thanks
  8. Neil1454

    beer clarity issues.

    Hi Wondered if I could get some advice please? I'm having issues with my beer clarity. I brew whole grain in a single vessel. Only done a few whole grain brews. I use protofloc last 15 mins of boil. The beer is not very hoppy. Transferred wort looks very clear and to ensure I take a closer...
  9. Neil1454

    Fridge recommendations

    Hi, I'm looking for some recommendations for a cheap'ish under counter fermentation fridge? The fridge just needs to house a 23L FV bucket. I will get a inkbird 308 and also install a heater into it the fridge. From what I've seen the process is not to tricky. Thanks
  10. Neil1454

    Recipe Out time

    Hi, A recipe says to mash for 90mins @ 67C then an out time of 10mins @ 75C. Is the 10mins out time seperate to the 90 mash time or would I do the out time at 70 mins to make it a total of 90 mins? Thanks
  11. Neil1454

    Liquid yeast pitch

    Hi How do I pitch liquid yeast? I've so far only dealt with dry yeast. Says I need to put it in the fridge. The yeast is SAFALE US-05. But thought I'd read you need to out it in warm water? Thanks
  12. Neil1454

    newbie. understanding recipes

    Hi, Will be my first non can brew. When following a recipe and adding hops to the boil... say it states an addition 60 min boil. The boil time is 60 mins so I'd add that right in and any other additions say where it says 45 min boil I'd add that in 45 mins into the boil and all additions are...
  13. Neil1454

    Secondary fermentation advice

    Hi, I want to try and get as much of the yeast and hop pellet trub out. Usually I just bottle after the fermentation has finished after adding finings and sat a few days. If I move it via a siphon from one fermentation bucket to the next and add some finings. Will that be safe if I try not to...
  14. Neil1454

    wilko golden ale additions

    Hi, I was wanting to experiment with the kind of flavours honey adds to beer. I have a golden ale can kit I'm going to add a hop addition to. Was thinking of adding a single jar of honey (will it be enough) at the start when the water is boiling to sanitize the honey. Worth it and are there any...
  15. Neil1454

    Protofloc

    Hi Are Protofloc tables generally a good clearing agent? I've seen someone have a right ball ache on YouTube where he thought he had an infection as all his beer brews tasted off. Turned out it was due to the Protofloc tablets. I'm currently looking at what best beer clearing options there...
  16. Neil1454

    Cleaning FV etc

    Hi, I have some questions that I was hoping I could get some advice on... If I clean and sanitised formenters, plastic spoon that will some into contact with the wort the day before brew day, Is this a good idea or should it only be done on brew day just before? Can bottles be cleaned and...
  17. Neil1454

    New to Whole Grain.

    Hi, I'm Extremely new to this. I have the "Home Brew Beer" book by Greg Hughes. Never having done anything out of it. But read allot of the intro etc. Just wondered if someone would clarify my understandings please... 1: I'm looking for an easy first beer mash to do from the book. Easier the...
  18. Neil1454

    Brew Pot

    Hi, So after doing the odd 5 or so can kits. I'd like to start looking into grain brewing. Starting the the very basics. I was going to start with this as this was suggested by Matt76 on one of my threads and seems a good place to start. I've got... 2 x FV's Glass Thermometer. Siphon Trial...
  19. Neil1454

    Woodforde's Wherry Real Ale Kit

    Hi, I've had this 2 can kit fermenting since the 20th December. The air lock is still bubbling. I've checked the gravity on the 2nd Jan then on the 5th Jan and again today. It's not really moving. It's staying around 1.010. I used the yeast that come with the kit. Usually I'll use Gervin but...
  20. Neil1454

    Wilko Golden Ale Can kit

    Hi, My next brew is going to be the Wilko Golden Ale can kit. Says the usual add 1kg of sugar. For a better pint would I be better off brewing it to the 20 litre mark and adding light spray malt? Or can I use Medium (as I have that already). Just wondering what sugars I can add to this that...
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